2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1984 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Palio weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Ford Meteor.
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, 1984 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 1984 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 1984 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Meteor |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |