2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2012 Ford Ecosport

To start off, 2012 Ford Ecosport is newer by 8 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) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ecosport. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ecosport.

Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Ecosport. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ecosport. (170 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ecosport. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Ecosport has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Ecosport 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.

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