1984 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Laguna weights approximately 135 kg more than 1984 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Renault Laguna is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Renault Laguna. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Escort | Laguna |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |