1999 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Focus (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Renault Laguna. (138 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 94 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus.
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, 2011 Ford Focus (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Laguna | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Laguna | Focus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2614 mm |
