2007 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Ford S-Max
To start off, both 2007 Dacia Logan and 2007 Ford S-Max were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford S-Max (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2007 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford S-Max weights approximately 325 kg more than 2007 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Ford S-Max (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dacia Logan | 2007 Ford S-Max | |
| Make | Dacia | Ford |
| Model | Logan | S-Max |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1459 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
