2002 Ford Excursion vs. 2013 Fiat 500
To start off, 2013 Fiat 500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Excursion (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2013 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2013 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2082 kg more than 2013 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Fiat 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Excursion | 2013 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Excursion | 500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3210 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2050 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 167 L | 40 L |
