2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 623 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. 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 2008 Ford Focus. 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 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus 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 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Five Hundred | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.1 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 51 L |