2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1989 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 1989 Ford Corsair 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. 1989 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 1989 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Corsair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |