2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Smart Brabus
To start off, 2007 Smart Brabus 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 2,967 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 105 more horse power than 2007 Smart Brabus. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Smart Brabus.
Because 2007 Smart Brabus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Smart Brabus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Smart Brabus. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Smart Brabus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Smart Brabus | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Five Hundred | Brabus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 999 cc |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |