2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2006 Renault Kangoo is newer by 4 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 89 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
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, 2002 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2006 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2006 Renault Kangoo 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 | 2006 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Taurus | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
