2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (210 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 400 kg more than 2009 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (103 Nm @ 4299 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Five Hundred | Yaris |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4299 RPM |
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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |