2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 3 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 2,983 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 97 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1481 kg more than 2009 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Five Hundred | Yaris |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 42 L |