2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Panda and 2005 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 745 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 Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Panda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick 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, 2005 Ford Maverick (272 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda. 2005 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Panda | 2005 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Maverick |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |