2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2006 Ford E-350 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (116 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Ford E-350.
Because 2006 Ford E-350 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 2006 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (174 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford E-350 | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | E-350 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |
