2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Ford Five Hundred

To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 589 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2005 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Ford Fiesta 2005 Ford Five Hundred
Make Ford Ford
Model Fiesta Five Hundred
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1559 cc 2983 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 203 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 204 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.3:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1145 kg 1734 kg
Vehicle Length 3920 mm 5100 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1530 mm
Wheelbase Size 2490 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.5 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 72 L


 

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