2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Renault Laguna. (133 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 282 kg more than 2002 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Laguna. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Five Hundred | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
