2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1992 Vauxhall Nova

To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Vauxhall Nova. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Vauxhall Nova would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 990 kg more than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Vauxhall Nova. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1992 Vauxhall Nova has manual transmission. 1992 Vauxhall Nova will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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