2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Palio | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 85 L |
