2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2003 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford C-MAX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford C-MAX would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford C-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford C-MAX (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford C-MAX should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 342 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford C-MAX (175 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Ford C-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2003 Ford C-MAX | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Strada | C-MAX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |
