1996 Fiat Duna vs. 1996 Ford Aspire

To start off, both 1996 Fiat Duna and 1996 Ford Aspire were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Aspire (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Aspire should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Fiat Duna (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Aspire.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Fiat Duna 1996 Ford Aspire
Make Fiat Ford
Model Duna Aspire
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1698 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 105 Nm 100 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.2 mm 75 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2310 mm


 

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