1996 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Safrane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Safrane would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Escort (112 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Renault Safrane. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Ford Escort (173 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Safrane. (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
