2004 Ford F-150 vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (380 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (179 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 412 kg more than 2004 Ford F-150.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford F-150 (610 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (350 Nm). This means 2004 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford F-150 | 2001 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | F-150 | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1323 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
