1983 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Renault 11
To start off, both 1983 Ford Escort and 1983 Renault 11 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 11 (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Escort weights approximately 155 kg more than 1983 Renault 11.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Renault 11 (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Escort | 1983 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | 11 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2490 mm |
