2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Seicento and 2005 Ford Focus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 705 kg more than 2005 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Focus (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Seicento | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Seicento | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |