2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2005 Fiat Stilo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 495 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Fiat Stilo | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Stilo | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 134 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |