2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1990 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Palio weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Ford Escort.
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, 2001 Fiat Palio (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1990 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Escort |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |