1987 Fiat Ritmo vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Fiat Ritmo would be higher. At 2,983 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 150 more horse power than 1987 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1987 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 875 kg more than 1987 Fiat Ritmo. 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 1987 Fiat Ritmo. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Fiat Ritmo. (87 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Fiat Ritmo | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ritmo | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2870 mm |
