2008 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Panda and 2008 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 202 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 Fiesta (191 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
