2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (131 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 389 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Ford Falcon. 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (188 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Renault Laguna | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Laguna | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |