2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Ford Ka
To start off, 2009 Ford Ka is newer by 4 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 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Ka (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka.
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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2009 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Ka |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 35 L |