2003 Ford F-250 vs. 2004 Renault Wind

To start off, 2004 Renault Wind is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford F-250 (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1560 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford F-250 2004 Renault Wind
Make Ford Renault
Model F-250 Wind
Year Released 2003 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 93 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2410 kg 850 kg
Vehicle Length 5760 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1940 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 3490 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 144 L 83 L


 

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