2004 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Palio and 2004 Ford Thunderbird were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 840 kg more than 2004 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Thunderbird 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 2004 Ford Thunderbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Palio. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Palio. 2004 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Fiat Palio | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 3934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 388 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |