2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2008 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2008 Honda Odyssey is newer by 2 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey 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 359 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey 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 | 2008 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 79 L |