1996 Ford Tracer vs. 1996 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1996 Ford Tracer and 1996 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Renault Safrane (141 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1996 Ford Tracer. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Safrane weights approximately 559 kg more than 1996 Ford Tracer. 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 Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Tracer. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Tracer. 1996 Renault Safrane has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Tracer has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Tracer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Renault Safrane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Tracer | 1996 Renault Safrane | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Tracer | Safrane |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |