2010 Renault Laguna vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2010 Renault Laguna and 2010 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2010 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 274 kg more than 2010 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Laguna. (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Laguna. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Renault Laguna | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Laguna | Falcon |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1870 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1868 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |