2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2009 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-350 and 2009 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2009 Renault Espace. (239 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Espace weights approximately 849 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Ford E-350 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 2009 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Renault 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Espace. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2009 Renault Espace | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | E-350 | Espace |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 15.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 83 L |