1986 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Renault 18
To start off, both 1986 Ford Escort and 1986 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 18 (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 18 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 18. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1986 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | 18 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
