1995 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1995 Ford Escort and 1995 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,434 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 405 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 Safrane (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane 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 Safrane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2434 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
