2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, both 2005 Ford Five Hundred and 2005 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep (247 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saab 03-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 44 kg more than 2005 Saab 03-Sep.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saab 03-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, 2005 Saab 03-Sep (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2005 Saab 03-Sep has manual transmission. 2005 Saab 03-Sep 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 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Ford | Saab |
Model | Five Hundred | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 74.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |