2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1971 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1971 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1971 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1971 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Five Hundred | Haflinger |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 44 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 2840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 1510 mm |