2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 601 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord. 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 2009 Honda Accord. 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord 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 | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2352 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |