2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 3 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 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (79 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 605 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
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 Fiat Palio (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2006 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Bantam |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1297 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |