1978 Fiat Strada vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 6,801 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (306 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Strada. (60 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2420 kg more than 1978 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (575 Nm) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Strada. (91 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Strada | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Strada | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 6801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 3240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3490 mm |
