2008 BMW X5 vs. 2007 Ford GT 500
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford GT 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford GT 500 would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 671 kg more than 2007 Ford GT 500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (440 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5. 2008 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford GT 500 has manual transmission. 2007 Ford GT 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X5 | 2007 Ford GT 500 | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | X5 | GT 500 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5409 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2191 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 66 L |