2006 Renault Espace vs. 2012 Ford F-450
To start off, 2012 Ford F-450 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Renault Espace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Renault Espace would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Renault Espace. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Espace.
Because 2012 Ford F-450 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Renault Espace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 755 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Renault Espace | 2012 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Espace | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 142 L |
