2001 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2001 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Ulysse and 2001 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Ulysse (122 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 534 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Fiat Ulysse (173 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Ulysse | 2001 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ulysse | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2650 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 976 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
