1996 Ford Probe vs. 1996 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1996 Ford Probe and 1996 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Probe (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Renault Laguna. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Probe should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Laguna weights approximately 180 kg more than 1996 Ford Probe.
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 Ford Probe (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Laguna. (142 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Probe | 1996 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Probe | Laguna |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |