1995 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Explorer (160 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Explorer weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Explorer. (311 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Explorer | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Explorer | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
