2008 Chrysler Neon vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Neon is newer by 2 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 450 kg more than 2008 Chrysler Neon.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chrysler Neon. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Neon. (157 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Neon. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Chrysler Neon has manual transmission. 2008 Chrysler Neon 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:
2008 Chrysler Neon | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Neon | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4550 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |