2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2005 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2006 Fiat Palio II is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Mondeo (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 181 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Mondeo (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio II | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 1364 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 | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 59 L |