2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Skoda Roomster
To start off, 2007 Skoda Roomster 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 2,967 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 99 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Roomster. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 504 kg more than 2007 Skoda Roomster. 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 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Roomster. (153 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Roomster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2007 Skoda Roomster | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Five Hundred | Roomster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |