2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Renault Megane

To start off, 2007 Renault Megane 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, 2007 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane 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 304 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane.

Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 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, 2007 Renault Megane (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane
Make Ford Renault
Model Five Hundred Megane
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 203 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 82.7 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 93 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1734 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 5100 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.2 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 60 L


 

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