2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 Pontiac G3
To start off, 2010 Pontiac G3 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 (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2010 Pontiac G3. (105 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2010 Pontiac G3.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Pontiac G3. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Pontiac G3. (142 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Pontiac G3. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2010 Pontiac G3 has manual transmission. 2010 Pontiac G3 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 Pontiac G3 | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Five Hundred | G3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |