2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2000 Ford Ka
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Ka (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 26 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Ka (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2000 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Ka |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |