1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2013 Ford Flex
To start off, 2013 Ford Flex is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Flex is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Flex (281 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Marea. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Marea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Flex weights approximately 966 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Flex is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Marea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Flex 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, 2013 Ford Flex (346 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Flex will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea. 2013 Ford Flex has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Marea has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Marea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Flex will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Fiat Marea | 2013 Ford Flex | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Marea | Flex |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5125 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1726 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2994 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |