2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Because 1970 Ford Corsair 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 1970 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Corsair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |