2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 230 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2005 Fiat Stilo (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Stilo | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Stilo | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |