1999 Ford Focus vs. 1999 Renault Espace
To start off, both 1999 Ford Focus and 1999 Renault Espace were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Espace (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Espace weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Espace (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Focus. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Focus | 1999 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Espace |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
