2003 Renault Kangoo vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2003 Renault Kangoo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2003 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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Kangoo. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Kangoo. 1990 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Kangoo | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Kangoo | Corsair |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2560 mm |
