2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2005 Ford Explorer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 260 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (330 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2870 mm |
