2000 Ford Laser vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Laser would be higher. At 3,001 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 98 more horse power than 2000 Ford Laser. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1741 kg more than 2000 Ford Laser. 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 2000 Ford Laser. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Laser. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Laser has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Laser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Laser | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Laser | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |