2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Palio II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Palio II would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta 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 676 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2007 Ford Fiesta (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta 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 | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio II | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.5 mm |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |