1999 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 10 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 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 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 118 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 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 | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
