2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fiesta (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (71 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 101 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
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 Fiesta (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Stilo | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 994 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 42 L |
