2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Croma and 2009 Ford E-350 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford E-350 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford E-350 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ford E-350. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Croma | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Croma | E-350 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 132 L |