2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Meteor (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor 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 1985 Ford Meteor.
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, 1985 Ford Meteor (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
