1990 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. Both 1990 Ford Escort and 2010 Renault Thalia are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 65 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia.
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, 2010 Renault Thalia (148 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (135 Nm). This means 2010 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort. 2010 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Escort | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Escort | Thalia |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1439 mm |