2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 6 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 126 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1781 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i20. 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 2012 Hyundai i20. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai i20 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai i20 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 | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Five Hundred | i20 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2525 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |