2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Saab 05-Sep
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 Saab 05-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Saab 05-Sep would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Saab 05-Sep (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 160 kg more than 2004 Saab 05-Sep.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Saab 05-Sep. 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, 2004 Saab 05-Sep (309 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Saab 05-Sep 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 | 2004 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Ford | Saab |
| Model | Five Hundred | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
