2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Ford | Chrysler |
Model | Five Hundred | 300 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 2048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3052 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |