1984 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
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, 1984 Chevrolet Blazer (365 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Blazer | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1984 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |