2007 Renault Grand Espace vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2007 Renault Grand Espace and 2007 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Falcon (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Grand Espace weights approximately 379 kg more than 2007 Ford Falcon.
Because 2007 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Renault Grand Espace, 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 Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Espace. (351 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Grand Espace | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Grand Espace | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |
