2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2003 Pontiac Montana
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 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Pontiac Montana. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2003 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 40 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 Pontiac Montana (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Montana 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 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Five Hundred | Montana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |
