2005 Ford F-150 vs. 2005 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2005 Ford F-150 and 2005 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-150 weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford F-150 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 2005 Ford F-150. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Croma, 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (342 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford F-150 | 2005 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | F-150 | Croma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
