1999 Ford 021 C vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1999 Ford 021 C and 1999 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 12 kg more than 1999 Ford 021 C.
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, 1999 Renault Laguna (250 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford 021 C. (146 Nm). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford 021 C. 1999 Ford 021 C has automatic transmission and 1999 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 1999 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford 021 C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford 021 C | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | 021 C | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
