2001 Ford EX vs. 2002 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2002 Renault Kangoo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford EX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford EX would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford EX (370 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (97 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford EX should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 Ford EX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Ford EX (567 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Ford EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford EX | 2002 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | EX | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 567 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |
