2005 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, both 2005 Ford Focus and 2005 Ford Five Hundred were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 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 124 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Ford Focus. 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 (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Focus. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Focus | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Focus | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
