2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 6,466 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 386 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
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, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (366 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 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 | 1994 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Five Hundred | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3350 mm |
