2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, 2005 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element 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 2004 Honda Element. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 197 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. 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 2004 Honda Element. 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) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (220 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Five Hundred | Element |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2360 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 | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
