2007 Ford Ranger vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2007 Ford Ranger and 2007 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Laguna (204 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Laguna, 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 Renault Laguna (280 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger. 2007 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Ranger | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Ranger | Laguna |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |