2008 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2008 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
Because 2008 BMW 550 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 2008 BMW 550. 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, 2008 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 550 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2967 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |