2004 Ford Focus vs. 2004 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2004 Ford Focus and 2004 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Focus (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Renault Espace. (134 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Espace weights approximately 481 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 (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Espace. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Focus | 2004 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
