2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Five Hundred | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
