2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Renault Twingo
To start off, 2007 Renault Twingo 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Renault Twingo. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 810 kg more than 2007 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Twingo. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Twingo. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Twingo has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Twingo 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 Twingo | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Five Hundred | Twingo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 69 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |