2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Honda Insight
To start off, 2010 Honda Insight is newer by 6 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 102 more horse power than 2010 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 345 kg more than 2010 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2010 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | Insight |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |