2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Honda HR-V
To start off, both 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2005 Honda HR-V were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 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 84 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 363 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V 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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2005 Honda HR-V 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 | 2005 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | HR-V |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |