1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1998 Ford Taurus and 1998 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1998 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Laguna.
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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1998 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1998 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Taurus | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taurus | Laguna |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1783 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |