2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Isuzu KB
To start off, 2008 Isuzu KB 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 274 kg more than 2008 Isuzu KB.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Isuzu KB. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Isuzu KB. (190 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Isuzu KB. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Isuzu KB has manual transmission. 2008 Isuzu KB 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 Isuzu KB | |
Make | Ford | Isuzu |
Model | Five Hundred | KB |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2197 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |