2007 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo

To start off, both 2007 Ford Mustang and 2007 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,016 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Mustang (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Mustang weights approximately 535 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 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 2007 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Kangoo, 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, 2007 Ford Mustang (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Mustang 2007 Renault Kangoo
Make Ford Renault
Model Mustang Kangoo
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Panel Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4016 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 207 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 323 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.3 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.3 mm 80.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 4000 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 50 L


 

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