2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1984 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fiesta (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 260 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Ford Fiesta (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1984 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2300 mm |