1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2007 Ford Fusion is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fusion (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Ford Fusion.
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 Fiat Palio (129 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Fusion |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
