2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Palio and 2003 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Ka (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Ka weights approximately 57 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.
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, 2003 Ford Ka (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Ka 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 Ka | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Ka |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 962 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |
