2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 194 kg more than 2007 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Falcon 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 2008 Ford Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Croma. (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Croma | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Croma | Falcon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |