1985 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, both 1985 Ford Escort and 1985 Renault Espace were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Espace (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault Espace weights approximately 310 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Escort | 1985 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Espace |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
