2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
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 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,986 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (157 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 841 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Five Hundred | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 87 L |