2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Ford F-150
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Ford F-150 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (51 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 1503 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.
Because 2005 Ford F-150 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 2005 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda, 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (89 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 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 F-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | F-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 106 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2363 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 98 L |
