2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2008 Seat Ibiza 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 2,982 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 45 more horse power than 2008 Seat Ibiza. (158 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Seat Ibiza. 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, 2008 Seat Ibiza (330 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Ibiza has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Ibiza 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 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Five Hundred | Ibiza |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |