2007 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2007 Ford Escape and 2007 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Escape (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Renault Espace. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Espace.
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 Renault Espace (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Escape. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Escape. 2007 Renault Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Escape | 2007 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Escape | Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 83 L |
