2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Renault Espace
To start off, 2004 Renault Espace is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1509 kg more than 2004 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Espace. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Espace. 2000 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2004 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Excursion | Espace |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2700 mm |
