2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2009 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 4 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, both vehicles can yield 210 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 411 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
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, 2009 Saab 03-Sep (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Saab 03-Sep 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 | 2009 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Ford | Saab |
Model | Five Hundred | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 61 L |