2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2000 Ford Mondeo
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 Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio.
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, 2005 Fiat Palio (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mondeo. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2000 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1218 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |