1994 Ford Probe vs. 1994 Renault 19
To start off, both 1994 Ford Probe and 1994 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Probe (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1994 Renault 19. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Probe weights approximately 105 kg more than 1994 Renault 19. 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, 1994 Ford Probe (212 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault 19. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Probe | 1994 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Probe | 19 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
