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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault 21 (66 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault 21 weights approximately 170 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 Renault 21 (126 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
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 | 1751 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 164 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 | 910 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
