2000 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Ranger (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Ranger weights approximately 324 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Ranger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Ranger 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, 2010 Ford Ranger (322 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Renault Laguna | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Laguna | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3198 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
