2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 429 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 307 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 | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Five Hundred | 307 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1587 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1251 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |