2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2006 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. (175 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 134 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
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 Jeep Wrangler (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2006 Jeep Wrangler 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 | 2006 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Five Hundred | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
