1970 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 601 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort.
Because 1970 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Renault Laguna (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Escort | Laguna |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 66 L |