2012 Fiat Croma vs. 2013 Ford C-MAX
To start off, 2013 Ford C-MAX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford C-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford C-MAX (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford C-MAX should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford C-MAX weights approximately 150 kg more than 2012 Fiat Croma. 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, both vehicles can yield 175 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2012 Fiat Croma | 2013 Ford C-MAX | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Croma | C-MAX |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4409 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2085 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1623 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 51 L |