2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Renault Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Espace (176 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Espace weights approximately 760 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. 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 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus. 2005 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Focus | Espace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 83 L |
