1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1999 Ford Focus
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Palio and 1999 Ford Focus were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Focus (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Focus weights approximately 140 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 Focus (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio. 1999 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Palio | 1999 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Focus |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |