2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (220 HP) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Pontiac Trans Am. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Pontiac Trans Am (434 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 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 1975 Pontiac Trans Am has manual transmission. 1975 Pontiac Trans Am 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 Ford Five Hundred | 1975 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Five Hundred | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
