2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2004 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2004 Ford Expedition and 2004 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1562 kg more than 2004 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Kangoo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (93 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Expedition | 2004 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Expedition | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 93 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |