1992 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Renault 21
To start off, both 1992 Ford Escort and 1992 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1992 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 185 kg more than 1992 Renault 21. 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, 1992 Ford Escort (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1992 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | 21 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 171 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 | 1140 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
