2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2007 Jeep Patriot is newer by 3 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
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 (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Patriot. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Patriot 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 | 2007 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Five Hundred | Patriot |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |