2006 Ford S-Max vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford S-Max is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford S-Max (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 49 kg more than 2006 Ford S-Max.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford S-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 S-Max (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2006 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford S-Max | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | S-Max | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
