2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 1 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. (190 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 110 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Blazer | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 266 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |