2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2005 Toyota RAV4 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 43 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (154 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 380 kg more than 2005 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RAV4. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Five Hundred | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |