2008 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Fiat Strada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford E-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford E-150 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Strada.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Strada. 2007 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Strada | 2007 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Strada | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 132 L |
