2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 1 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 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Convertible | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
