2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (131 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat 500 | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 500 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 132 L |
