1995 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1995 Ford Escort and 1995 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 104 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
