2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2007 Nissan Maxima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima 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 106 kg more than 2007 Nissan Maxima.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima 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 | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Five Hundred | Maxima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1574 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |