1996 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Ford Escort and 1996 Renault Megane were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,391 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Megane (93 HP) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Renault Megane (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 93 HP |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
