2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2010 Ford F-250
To start off, 2010 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1858 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2010 Ford F-250 (494 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda. 2010 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Panda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2010 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Panda | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 2998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 6253 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 2029 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3967 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 115 L |
