1986 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Renault 4
To start off, both 1986 Ford Escort and 1986 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,115 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (48 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1986 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 175 kg more than 1986 Renault 4. 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 (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 1986 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | 4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1115 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
