2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2004 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (311 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Renault Laguna. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1661 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.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Laguna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (576 Nm) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2004 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Excursion | Laguna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6801 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 320 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3261 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 70 L |