2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Ford GT
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Ford GT were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 615 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 2003 Ford GT 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 2003 Ford GT. 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, 2003 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2003 Ford GT | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | GT |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
