2004 Fiat Punto vs. 2004 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Punto and 2004 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Explorer (239 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Punto. (60 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Explorer weights approximately 448 kg more than 2004 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Explorer 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 Explorer (382 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Punto | 2004 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Punto | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 85 L |
