2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 3,001 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 80 more horse power than 2005 Honda FR-V. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1390 kg more than 2005 Honda FR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda FR-V. 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda FR-V. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda FR-V. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda FR-V has manual transmission. 2005 Honda FR-V 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 | 2005 Honda FR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | FR-V |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1466 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |