2006 Fiat Doblo vs. 2006 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Doblo and 2006 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fiesta (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 150 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Fiesta (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Doblo | 2006 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Doblo | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.9 seconds | 14.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
