2000 Ford Excursion vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 6 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 64 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1510 kg more than 2006 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 2006 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Excursion | Espace |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| 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 | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2810 mm |
