2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 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 69 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 380 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 2008 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Five Hundred | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |