2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Kia Shuma II
To start off, 2005 Kia Shuma II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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 86 more horse power than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Shuma II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Shuma II weights approximately 357 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Shuma II. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Shuma II. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Shuma II. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Shuma II has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Shuma II 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 | 2005 Kia Shuma II | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Five Hundred | Shuma II |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2087 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |