2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY weights approximately 799 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY 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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
Make | Ford | Dodge |
Model | Fiesta | JOURNEY |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4888 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2127 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1765 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |