2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 130 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. 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 Toyota Camry (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Five Hundred | Camry |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |