2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2003 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,954 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Excursion (321 HP @ 3300 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2225 kg more than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Excursion 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, 2003 Ford Excursion (759 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (119 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. 2003 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Fiorino has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Fiorino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Fiorino | 2003 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Fiorino | Excursion |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 5954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 759 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 3370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3490 mm |