2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Croma and 2009 Ford F-350 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-350 (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Croma weights approximately 539 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350.
Because 2009 Ford F-350 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-350 will offer significantly more control. 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 F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Croma. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-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 F-350 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Croma | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 115 L |
