2004 Fiat Seicento vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2004 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Seicento | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Seicento | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 82 L |
