2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Montego weights approximately 620 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 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Palio | Montego |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2870 mm |
