2003 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Ford Kuga
To start off, 2009 Ford Kuga is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Kuga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Kuga (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Kuga weights approximately 680 kg more than 2003 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Kuga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Kuga 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, 2009 Ford Kuga (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Kuga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Panda | 2009 Ford Kuga | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Kuga |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |
