2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 MG ZT-T
To start off, both 2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2006 MG ZT-T were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 16 more horse power than 2006 MG ZT-T. (187 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2006 MG ZT-T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1231 kg more than 2006 MG ZT-T. 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 2006 MG ZT-T. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 MG ZT-T. (245 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 MG ZT-T. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 MG ZT-T has manual transmission. 2006 MG ZT-T 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.
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2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2006 MG ZT-T | |
Make | Ford | MG |
Model | Five Hundred | ZT-T |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |