2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 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 (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 703 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (205 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 206 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 206 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Five Hundred | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
