2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Opel Vivaro
To start off, 2010 Opel Vivaro is newer by 5 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 109 more horse power than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (101 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Vivaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 116 kg more than 2010 Opel Vivaro. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Vivaro. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Vivaro. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Vivaro has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Vivaro 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 | 2010 Opel Vivaro | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Five Hundred | Vivaro |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1870 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |