1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Ford Contour
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Ford Contour were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Ford Contour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Contour (200 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Contour should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Contour weights approximately 162 kg more than 1999 Fiat Palio. 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, 1999 Ford Contour (224 Nm @ 5625 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Contour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Palio | 1999 Ford Contour | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Contour |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5625 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 56 L |