2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mustang and 2006 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Grand Espace (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 175 kg more than 2006 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Renault Grand Espace, 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 Renault Grand Espace (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2006 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Mustang | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
