2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 2 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (113 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 271 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.
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, 2007 Ford Focus (251 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Focus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
