2004 Ford Galaxy vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2004 Ford Galaxy 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Galaxy (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 193 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 Galaxy (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Galaxy | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Galaxy | Laguna |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1683 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |