2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escape (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escape weights approximately 130 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.
Because 2005 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escape will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Escape (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Ford Escape | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Escape |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |