2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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 33 more horse power than 2012 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 239 kg more than 2012 Honda Accord. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Five Hundred | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1491 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
