2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 1998 Ford Libre

To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Libre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Libre would be higher. Both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto and 1998 Ford Libre are equipped with a 1,242 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Libre (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Libre should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Libre weights approximately 208 kg more than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. 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, 1998 Ford Libre (112 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Libre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.

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