2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Rover 25
To start off, both 2004 Ford Five Hundred and 2004 Rover 25 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 99 more horse power than 2004 Rover 25. (101 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 450 kg more than 2004 Rover 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 25. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 25. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2004 Rover 25 has manual transmission. 2004 Rover 25 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.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Rover 25 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Five Hundred | 25 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |