2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2006 Ford Five Hundred were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
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, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has manual transmission. 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | PT Cruiser | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1558 kg | 1443 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 72 L |