2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1998 Mitsubishi SST
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi SST. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi SST would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi SST (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi SST 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 410 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi SST.
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, 1998 Mitsubishi SST (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Mitsubishi SST 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 | 1998 Mitsubishi SST | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Five Hundred | SST |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
