1976 Ford Escort vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Triumph Renown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Triumph Renown should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 404 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Triumph Renown (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Escort | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Escort | Renown |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
