2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2010 Pontiac G6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac G6 (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 224 kg more than 2010 Pontiac G6.
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, 2010 Pontiac G6 (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac G6 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 | 2010 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Five Hundred | G6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |
