2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 180 kg more than 2005 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 85 L |
