1980 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 155 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ford Escort (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
