2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 194 kg more than 1986 Porsche 928.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Porsche 928. 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Five Hundred | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
