2005 Ford Excursion vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2007 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. 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 (759 Nm) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (300 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Excursion | Megane |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5948 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 60 L |