2004 Ford Freestyle vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2004 Ford Freestyle 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestyle (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 250 kg more than 2004 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (280 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Freestyle | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Freestyle | Laguna |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |