1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Blazer | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4296 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2870 mm |