2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S 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 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 4 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 504 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S. 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 2013 Scion FR-S. 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | Ford | Scion |
| Model | Five Hundred | FR-S |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
