2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Pontiac SV 6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac SV 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac SV 6. (196 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac SV 6.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Pontiac SV 6 (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac SV 6 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 Pontiac SV 6 | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Five Hundred | SV 6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |
