2002 Eagle Talon vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2002 Eagle Talon. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2002 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 310 kg more than 2002 Eagle Talon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2002 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2002 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 2002 Eagle Talon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Eagle Talon | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Eagle | Ford |
| Model | Talon | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
