2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (201 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 70 kg more than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
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 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (271 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan 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 | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Five Hundred | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |
