2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 6 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 58 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (145 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 509 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (176 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2011 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Five Hundred | Elantra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 48 L |