2003 Fiat Seicento vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 917 kg more than 2003 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Seicento. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Seicento | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Seicento | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
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 | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |