2005 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 Toyota Matrix
To start off, 2013 Toyota Matrix 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 47 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Matrix. (156 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 254 kg more than 2013 Toyota Matrix. 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Matrix. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Five Hundred | 2013 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Five Hundred | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| 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 | 203 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4365 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |
