2004 Ford Falcon vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2004 Ford Falcon and 2004 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Laguna weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Ford Falcon.
Because 2004 Ford Falcon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Falcon | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Falcon | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 357 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
