2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Ford S-Max
To start off, 2007 Ford S-Max 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford S-Max is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford S-Max (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford S-Max weights approximately 837 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 S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford S-Max 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 S-Max | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | S-Max |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |