2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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 2,967 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 42 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 292 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2010 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (345 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2010 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Five Hundred | Rexton |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |