2000 Fiat Palio vs. 1987 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2000 Fiat Palio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Palio (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Meteor.
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, 1987 Ford Meteor (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Palio. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Palio | 1987 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Meteor |
Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 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 Length | 4140 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |