2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2011 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2011 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 5 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 SsangYong Rodius (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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 822 kg more than 2011 SsangYong Rodius.
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, 2011 SsangYong Rodius (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 SsangYong Rodius 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 | 2011 SsangYong Rodius | |
| Make | Ford | SsangYong |
| Model | Five Hundred | Rodius |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
