2004 Renault Kangoo vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Kangoo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Kangoo would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Kangoo.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 937 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Kangoo. 2012 Ford F-450 has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Kangoo | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Kangoo | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 142 L |
