2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 870 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today 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 (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Five Hundred | Today |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
