2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2009 Ford Taurus X
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus X is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 3 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Ford Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2009 Ford Taurus X 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. 2009 Ford Taurus X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Fiat Strada | 2009 Ford Taurus X | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Strada | Taurus X |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |