1980 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Renault 18
To start off, both 1980 Ford Escort and 1980 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 18 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 18 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1980 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1980 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | 18 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
