1975 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Renault R5

To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 235 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (125 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.

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