2009 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Skoda Fabia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Skoda Fabia would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 279 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
Because 2009 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 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-150 (495 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2008 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford F-150 | 2008 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | F-150 | Fabia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 45 L |