2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2005 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2007 Fiat Panda is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 348 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Panda | 2005 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 106 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 106 L |
