2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 119 kg more than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster. (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1976 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Five Hundred | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 238 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |