1971 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Renault Espace

To start off, 1995 Renault Espace is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,499 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Espace (804 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 766 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Espace weights approximately 500 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace, 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 Espace (705 Nm) has 637 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1995 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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