2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2004 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Transit Connect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Transit Connect would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Transit Connect 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 91 kg more than 2004 Ford Transit Connect.
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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect 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 | 2004 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio II | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
