2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2011 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2011 Ford Fiesta is newer by 4 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Fiesta (120 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 71 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, 2011 Ford Fiesta (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2011 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Strada | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4067 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1697 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
