2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Five Hundred | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2670 mm |
