2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2009 Ford Mondeo 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 2,261 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mondeo (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 654 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, 2009 Ford Mondeo (208 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 2009 Ford Mondeo has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Mondeo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2009 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |