Renault 5 (1980 – 1984) vs Ford Escort 3 Doors (1980 – 1986): specs compared
The Renault 5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 132 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 204 km/h against 200 km/h. The Ford Escort 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 790 kg against 980 kg. At 3,970 mm, the Ford Escort 3 Doors is 305 mm longer than the Renault 5.
| Specification |
Renault
5
1980 – 1984
|
Ford
Escort 3 Doors
1980 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | United States |
| Documented years | 1980 – 1984 | 1980 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 160 hp | 50 – 132 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 83 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 8.7 – 17.8 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 144 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 L/100 km | 5.1 – 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,665 mm | 3,970 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,323 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 980 kg | 790 – 900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.