2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Fabia 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 99 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 584 kg more than 2008 Skoda Fabia. 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 Skoda Fabia. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (153 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Fabia 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 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Five Hundred | Fabia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 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 | 6150 RPM | 3800 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 | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |