2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Panda and 2008 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford F-350 weights approximately 237 kg more than 2008 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Panda | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1106 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 144 L |
