2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Rover Streetwise
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 Rover Streetwise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover Streetwise 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 @ 6150 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Rover Streetwise. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover Streetwise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Rover Streetwise. 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 Rover Streetwise. 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 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover Streetwise. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover Streetwise. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2004 Rover Streetwise has manual transmission. 2004 Rover Streetwise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Rover Streetwise | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Five Hundred | Streetwise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |