1986 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, both 1986 Ford Escort and 1986 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,719 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1986 Ford Escort.
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 (133 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1986 Renault 21 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Escort | 21 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |