2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2000 Renault Laguna

To start off, both 2000 Ford Mustang and 2000 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.

Because 2000 Ford Mustang is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (255 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ford Mustang 2000 Renault Laguna
Make Ford Renault
Model Mustang Laguna
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 190 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.6 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 18.3:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1390 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 4660 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 70 L


 

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