2004 Dodge Caravan 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 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Caravan 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 (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 7 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Caravan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Caravan. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2004 Dodge Caravan has manual transmission. 2004 Dodge Caravan 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:
2004 Dodge Caravan | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Caravan | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |