2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Hyundai i30
To start off, 2008 Hyundai i30 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai i30. (120 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Hyundai i30. 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 Hyundai i30. 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 Hyundai i30 | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Five Hundred | i30 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 154 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 53 L |