2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 9 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Palio (69 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Ka.
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 (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2012 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Ka |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |