2004 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Ulysse 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 605 kg more than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition (395 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (84 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Ulysse | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Ulysse | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 2447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 106 L |
