1956 Daimler DK vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Daimler DK. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1956 Daimler DK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 298 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Daimler DK. 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Daimler | Ford |
| Model | DK | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 108 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 72 L |
