2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Toyota Mega 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 Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Because 2005 Toyota Mega 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 Mega 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 Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Mega 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 Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Five Hundred | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 108 L |
