2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 7 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (480 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 935 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 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, 2012 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2012 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Five Hundred | X6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 480 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4879 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1689 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
