2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Pontiac G5
To start off, 2007 Pontiac G5 is newer by 2 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Pontiac G5. 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. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Pontiac G5 has manual transmission. 2007 Pontiac G5 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 | 2007 Pontiac G5 | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Five Hundred | G5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 97.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |