2002 BMW 330 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 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 22 kg more than 2002 BMW 330.
Because 2002 BMW 330 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 2002 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred, 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, 2002 BMW 330 (421 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 330 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |