1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Laguna (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Scorpio | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Scorpio | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
