2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 2 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 43 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Because 2009 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | 300 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
