2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1989 Ford Capri
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Capri (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 18 kg more than 1989 Ford Capri.
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, 1989 Ford Capri (183 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1989 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Capri |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
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 | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |