2001 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Ford Indigo
To start off, 2001 Fiat Palio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Indigo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Indigo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ford Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Indigo (430 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Indigo should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Indigo weights approximately 75 kg more than 2001 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Ford Indigo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Indigo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Ford Indigo (549 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Palio | 1996 Ford Indigo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Indigo |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 430 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2900 mm |