2006 Ford E-350 vs. 2006 Renault Megane

To start off, both 2006 Ford E-350 and 2006 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 137 more horse power than 2006 Renault Megane. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Megane.

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, 2006 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Megane.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford E-350 2006 Renault Megane
Make Ford Renault
Model E-350 Megane
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 1870 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 255 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 475 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 18.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 12 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Height 2120 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3510 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 5.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 132 L 60 L


 

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