1992 Eagle Summit vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Eagle Summit would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1992 Eagle Summit. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1992 Eagle Summit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 490 kg more than 1992 Eagle Summit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Eagle Summit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Eagle Summit. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Eagle Summit | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Eagle | Ford |
| Model | Summit | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2870 mm |
