2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 7 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 469 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
Model | Five Hundred | Silverado |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |