2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2006 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (260 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 276 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 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 2006 Toyota 4Runner. 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, 2006 Toyota 4Runner (415 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota 4Runner 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 | 2006 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Five Hundred | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 415 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |