2002 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 430 kg more than 2002 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |