2005 Fiat Marea Weekend vs. 2007 Ford Territory

To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend would be higher. At 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 791 kg more than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Ford Territory 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 Territory. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend, 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 Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Marea Weekend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Marea Weekend 2007 Ford Territory
Make Fiat Ford
Model Marea Weekend Territory
Year Released 2005 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1585 cc 3984 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 244 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 131 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 80.5 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.4 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1225 kg 2016 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4860 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2850 mm


 

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