2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco 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, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 432 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Five Hundred | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1404 mm |
