2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Expedition (398 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1251 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 398 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
