2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Stratus and 2005 Ford Five Hundred were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 287 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Stratus | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Stratus | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2424 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |