2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1994 Dodge Intrepid
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 Dodge Intrepid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Intrepid would be higher. At 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Intrepid (214 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Intrepid 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 175 kg more than 1994 Dodge Intrepid.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Dodge Intrepid (339 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Intrepid 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 Dodge Intrepid | |
| Make | Ford | Dodge |
| Model | Five Hundred | Intrepid |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 214 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5123 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
