2004 Ford Focus vs. 2003 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Laguna would be higher. Both 2004 Ford Focus and 2003 Renault Laguna are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Renault Laguna. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Laguna weights approximately 41 kg more than 2004 Ford Focus.
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, 2004 Ford Focus (166 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Laguna. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2003 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
