2008 Dacia Logan vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2008 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Dacia Logan.
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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dacia Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dacia Logan. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Dacia Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Dacia Logan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dacia Logan | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Dacia | Ford |
Model | Logan | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1461 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |