2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2000 Honda S2000
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S2000 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 415 kg more than 2000 Honda S2000.
Because 2000 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S2000. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda S2000 has manual transmission. 2000 Honda S2000 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 | 2000 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Five Hundred | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| 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 | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
