1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 Ford Fiesta.
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 Fiesta (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta 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 Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |