2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Ford Ikon
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Ford Ikon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ikon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Ikon (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 296 kg more than 2005 Ford Ikon.
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 Ford Ikon (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ikon 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 Ikon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Ikon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1044 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 48 L |