2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 SsangYong Rexton. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2006 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Five Hundred | Rexton |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2873 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |