2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (222 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo 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 39 kg more than 2002 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2002 Ford Mondeo (280 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo 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 | 2002 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio II | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |