1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 820 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Imperial | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 3010 mm |
