2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2007 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Fabia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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 140 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1656 kg more than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 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 2007 Skoda Fabia. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Skoda Fabia. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2007 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2007 Skoda Fabia 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 | 2007 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Five Hundred | Fabia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |