2002 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2009 Ford Bantam is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Bantam (74 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Palio. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Palio weights approximately 59 kg more than 2009 Ford Bantam.
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, 2009 Ford Bantam (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Palio | 2009 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Bantam |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 54 L |