1989 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Renault 19
To start off, both 1989 Ford Escort and 1989 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault 19 (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1989 Renault 19 (124 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Escort | 1989 Renault 19 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Escort | 19 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 115 L |