2008 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2004 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ulysse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Five Hundred. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Five Hundred would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ulysse (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. 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 Fiat Ulysse (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Five Hundred. (266 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ulysse | 2004 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ulysse | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2944 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |