2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Punto and 2003 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Punto (94 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Ford Fiesta. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 154 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto.
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, 2003 Fiat Punto (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Fiesta. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2003 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Punto | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
