2006 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2005 Pontiac Montana
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Montana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Montana would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Pontiac Montana. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Pontiac Montana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 755 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Montana. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Montana (301 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Montana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Five Hundred | 2005 Pontiac Montana | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Five Hundred | Montana |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 301 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2101 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |