2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2011 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2011 Ford Maverick is newer by 6 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 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Maverick weights approximately 478 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.
Because 2011 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford Maverick (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2011 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Maverick |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |