2006 Fiat Panda vs. 2006 Ford Freestyle
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Panda and 2006 Ford Freestyle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Panda 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, 2006 Ford Freestyle (282 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Panda | 2006 Ford Freestyle | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Freestyle |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 282 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 72 L |