2005 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Ford F-450
To start off, 2010 Ford F-450 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-450 (326 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (60 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Because 2005 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford F-450. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Panda 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, 2010 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 708 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 2010 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | F-450 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 144 L |
