2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Panda and 2007 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fusion (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fusion weights approximately 285 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.
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, 2007 Ford Fusion (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Panda | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Panda | Fusion |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |