2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Opel Astra
To start off, 2007 Opel Astra 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 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Opel Astra. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 469 kg more than 2007 Opel Astra. 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 2007 Opel Astra. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Astra. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Five Hundred | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 52 L |