2000 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2011 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2011 Ford Mondeo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Mondeo (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 28 kg more than 2011 Ford Mondeo.
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 Mondeo (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Grand Espace. (182 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Grand Espace | 2011 Ford Mondeo | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Grand Espace | Mondeo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
