1995 BMW 317 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred

To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 317. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 317 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1995 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 360 kg more than 1995 BMW 317. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW 317. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 317. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 317. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 317 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 317 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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