2005 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, 2012 Renault Megane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Megane.
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, 2005 Ford Escort (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2012 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escort | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
