2012 Renault Laguna vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, both 2012 Renault Laguna and 2012 Ford Falcon were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2012 Renault Laguna. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Laguna.
Because 2012 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 2012 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Laguna. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Renault Laguna | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Renault | Ford |
| Model | Laguna | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 Length | 4590 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
