2007 Ford Ikon vs. 2007 Renault Grand Espace
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ikon and 2007 Renault Grand Espace were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Grand Espace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Grand Espace (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ikon. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Ford Ikon. 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 Renault Grand Espace (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ikon. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Grand Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ikon. 2007 Renault Grand Espace has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Grand Espace will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ikon | 2007 Renault Grand Espace | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Ikon | Grand Espace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 83 L |
