2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Renault Espace
To start off, 2004 Renault Espace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 443 kg more than 2002 Ford Taurus.
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, 2004 Renault Espace (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Taurus. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Taurus | 2004 Renault Espace | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taurus | Espace |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |