2005 Ford Explorer vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Ford Explorer and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (127 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Explorer | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Explorer | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |
