2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred

To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 298 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Chrysler 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chrysler 300 2004 Ford Five Hundred
Make Chrysler Ford
Model 300 Five Hundred
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type Station Wagon Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5654 cc 2966 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 340 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5650 RPM
Torque 525 Nm 266 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99.5 mm 89.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 79.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1878 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 3010 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 L 72 L


 

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