2003 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2004 Ford Explorer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Explorer (239 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Punto. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Explorer weights approximately 332 kg more than 2003 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Ford Explorer (382 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Punto | 2004 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Punto | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 85 L |
