2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1030 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.

Because 2007 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2007 Ford Crown Victoria. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Seicento, 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, 2007 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Seicento 2007 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Fiat Ford
Model Seicento Crown Victoria
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1108 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 225 HP
Engine RPM 2750 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 88 Nm 369 Nm
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.4:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 810 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 3330 mm 5390 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 2000 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 72 L


 

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