2006 Ford Freestar vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, 2007 Renault Espace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (168 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Espace weights approximately 44 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestar.
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 Freestar (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Espace. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Espace. 2006 Ford Freestar has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestar | 2007 Renault Espace | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Freestar | Espace |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |