2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2002 Ford Tonka
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Tonka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Tonka would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Tonka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2002 Ford Tonka. (128 HP @ 6150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Tonka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 428 kg more than 2002 Ford Tonka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Tonka is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Tonka 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, 2002 Ford Tonka (814 Nm) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Tonka 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 | 2002 Ford Tonka | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Five Hundred | Tonka |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 6150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 4200 mm |
