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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (94 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 60 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ford Escort (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Laguna.
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 | 1796 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
