2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1999 Honda City
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 794 kg more than 1999 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Honda City. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1999 Honda City has manual transmission. 1999 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 1999 Honda City | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | City |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |