2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2000 Ford Cougar
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Cougar would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Cougar (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 453 kg more than 2000 Ford Cougar.
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, 2000 Ford Cougar (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Palio II | 2000 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio II | Cougar |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |