1991 Buick Reatta vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Buick Reatta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Buick Reatta would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1991 Buick Reatta. (165 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1991 Buick Reatta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 202 kg more than 1991 Buick Reatta. 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 1991 Buick Reatta. 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, 1991 Buick Reatta (286 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 1991 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Buick Reatta | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Reatta | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1532 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 72 L |