2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 407 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 63 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 171 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 407. 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 2006 Peugeot 407. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 407. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Five Hundred | 407 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1559 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
