2005 Ford FPV BF GT vs. 2005 Honda HR-V

To start off, both 2005 Ford FPV BF GT and 2005 Honda HR-V were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT (389 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford FPV BF GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford FPV BF GT weights approximately 598 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford FPV BF GT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford FPV BF GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 FPV BF GT (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford FPV BF GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford FPV BF GT 2005 Honda HR-V
Make Ford Honda
Model FPV BF GT HR-V
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 1686 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 389 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 520 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 105.8 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1855 kg 1257 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 2150 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 55 L