2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2006 MG ZT
To start off, both 2006 Ford Five Hundred and 2006 MG ZT were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 MG ZT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 MG ZT (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 MG ZT 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 155 kg more than 2006 MG ZT.
Because 2006 MG ZT is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 MG ZT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 MG ZT (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 MG ZT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 MG ZT has manual transmission. 2006 MG ZT 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 | 2006 MG ZT | |
| Make | Ford | MG |
| Model | Five Hundred | ZT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
