2008 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Ulysse 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 99 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 760 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350.
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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ulysse. 2008 Fiat Ulysse has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-350 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Fiat Ulysse will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Ulysse | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Ulysse | F-350 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2944 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 144 L |