1994 BMW 740 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 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 38 kg more than 1994 BMW 740.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 740 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
