2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 100 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 101 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 860 kg more than 1991 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Five Hundred | 100 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
