1990 Cadillac Aurora vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Cadillac Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Cadillac Aurora would be higher. At 4,465 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Cadillac Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 200 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 64 kg more than 1990 Cadillac Aurora.
Because 1990 Cadillac Aurora is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Cadillac Aurora 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, 1990 Cadillac Aurora (366 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Cadillac Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Cadillac Aurora | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Aurora | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4465 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2870 mm |
