2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2003 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Amanti would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Kia Amanti. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Amanti weights approximately 94 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
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, 2003 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (272 Nm). This means 2003 Kia Amanti 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 | 2003 Kia Amanti | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Five Hundred | Amanti |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |