2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Ford Focus
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 3 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 127 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Ford Focus (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Focus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
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 | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1213 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |