2005 Renault Laguna vs. 2011 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Escape (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 314 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.
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 Laguna (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Renault Laguna | 2011 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Laguna | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
