2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2005 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Opel Signum. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Opel Signum (370 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Signum 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 | 2005 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Five Hundred | Signum |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
