2004 Buick Terraza vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Buick Terraza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Buick Terraza would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Terraza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2004 Buick Terraza. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Terraza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Terraza weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2004 Buick Terraza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Buick Terraza 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 Buick Terraza (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Buick Terraza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Terraza | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Terraza | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2120 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
