2007 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 291 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Laguna | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Laguna | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1821 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
