2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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 (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 134 kg more than 2005 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Tribute 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, 2005 Mazda Tribute 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) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Tribute. (206 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Five Hundred | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1652 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |
