2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
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 Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2290 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 Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 639 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Strada | Excursion |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 5954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 3370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3490 mm |
