2009 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2009 Chrysler Voyager is newer by 3 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 58 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 936 kg more than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. 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 2009 Chrysler Voyager. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler Voyager. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2009 Chrysler Voyager has manual transmission. 2009 Chrysler Voyager 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:
2009 Chrysler Voyager | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | Voyager | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |