2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 120 kg more than 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. 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, 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 | 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Five Hundred | Grand Prix |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |