2003 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chrysler Sebring (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chrysler Sebring should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Chrysler Sebring.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chrysler Sebring. (262 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chrysler Sebring | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Sebring | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
