1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2286 kg more than 1999 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (475 Nm) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Seicento | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 898 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 3016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 167 L |
