2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (235 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 411 kg more than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Five Hundred | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 96 L |
