1977 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Cordoba would be higher. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 1977 Chrysler Cordoba 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 1977 Chrysler Cordoba. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1977 Chrysler Cordoba (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Chrysler Cordoba | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Cordoba | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5199 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |