2003 Fiat Palio vs. 1985 Ford Capri
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Capri weights approximately 105 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Ford Capri (119 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio. 1985 Ford Capri 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. 1985 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 1985 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Capri |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |