2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2005 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Renault Megane. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (105 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Five Hundred | Megane |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1650 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
