2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2006 Ford Fusion
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Palio II and 2006 Ford Fusion were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Palio II (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 368 kg more than 2006 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford Fusion (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Fusion 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 | 2006 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio II | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 15.5 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 | 1177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
