1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 73 kg more than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Because 1976 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (149 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Fairlane | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Fairlane | Laguna |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |