2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2003 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Peugeot 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Peugeot 407 would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 407 (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 94 kg more than 2003 Peugeot 407.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Peugeot 407. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2003 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2003 Peugeot 407 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Five Hundred | 407 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |