1995 Ford Royale vs. 2012 Renault Thalia

To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Royale would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia.

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 Royale (173 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Thalia. (148 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Thalia. 2012 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Royale 2012 Renault Thalia
Make Ford Renault
Model Royale Thalia
Year Released 1995 2012
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1984 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 109 HP 104 HP
Torque 173 Nm 148 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 4261 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1639 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1439 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2473 mm


 

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