2002 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Grand Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Grand Espace would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 321 kg more than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus 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 Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. (183 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Grand Espace. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Grand Espace has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Grand Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Grand Espace | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Grand Espace | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
