1974 Chrysler Sedan vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chrysler Sedan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chrysler Sedan would be higher. At 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1974 Chrysler Sedan. (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1974 Chrysler Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 214 kg more than 1974 Chrysler Sedan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Chrysler Sedan. 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, 1974 Chrysler Sedan (356 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Sedan | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Sedan | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 356 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1734 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2870 mm |
