2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 4 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Ranger weights approximately 795 kg more than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Because 2007 Ford Ranger 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 2007 Ford Ranger. 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, 2007 Ford Ranger (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Palio | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Ranger |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3010 mm |
