2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fairlane and 2005 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 355 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fairlane (370 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fairlane | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fairlane | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2750 mm |
