2001 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 6 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Palio. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Palio.
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, 2007 Mercury Milan (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Palio. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Palio | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Palio | Milan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 66 L |
