2009 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 127 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 320 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 2009 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2009 BMW 320 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 320 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |