2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Chrysler 300 is newer by 1 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 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 29 kg more than 2006 Chrysler 300.
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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler 300 | 2005 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1734 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |