2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 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 935 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 300.
Because 2013 Chrysler 300 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 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 | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Five Hundred | 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1921 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
