2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 407 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 69 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 407. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 319 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 407. 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 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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 407 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 407 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Five Hundred | 407 |
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 | 203 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |