1975 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane is newer by 18 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (264 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 761 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Renault Safrane is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Renault Safrane (370 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2770 mm |
