2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Grande Punto and 2009 Ford F-250 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Grande Punto weights approximately 134 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
Because 2009 Ford F-250 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 F-250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto, 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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Grande Punto | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 5399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 115 L |
