2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2009 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2009 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 5 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac Vibe.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Vibe. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2009 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2009 Pontiac Vibe 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:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2009 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Five Hundred | Vibe |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 49 L |