2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 406 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1431 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 406.
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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 406. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Five Hundred | 406 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |