2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2001 Saturn L
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Saturn L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Saturn L 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 68 more horse power than 2001 Saturn L. (135 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2001 Saturn L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 399 kg more than 2001 Saturn L. 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 2001 Saturn L. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saturn L. (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saturn L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2001 Saturn L | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Five Hundred | L |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
