2008 Fiat Idea vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 Fiat Idea is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Idea. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Idea.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Idea. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Idea. 2007 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Idea has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Idea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Idea | 2007 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Idea | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |
