2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
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 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Vectra 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 50 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (153 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 224 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. 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 2003 Opel Vectra. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (229 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Five Hundred | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
