2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Ford E-150
To start off, 2006 Ford E-150 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Palio would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford E-150 (226 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2006 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 132 L |
