2004 Fiat Panda vs. 2004 Ford Freestar
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Panda and 2004 Ford Freestar were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Panda.
Because 2004 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Freestar. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Panda 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, 2004 Ford Freestar (357 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Panda. 2004 Ford Freestar 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 Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Fiat Panda | 2004 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Freestar |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1251 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 357 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |