2002 Fiat Seicento vs. 2002 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2002 Fiat Seicento and 2002 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Taurus weights approximately 742 kg more than 2002 Fiat Seicento. 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, 2002 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Seicento. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Seicento | 2002 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 2933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1477 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 68 L |
