2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Ford E-250
To start off, 2006 Ford E-250 is newer by 2 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-250 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 510 kg more than 2006 Ford E-250.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford E-250. 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, 2006 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Five Hundred | E-250 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 226 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |