2006 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Ford Ka
To start off, 2007 Ford Ka 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ka (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ka should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Palio II.
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 Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Palio II. (103 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ka 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 Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio II | Ka |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75.5 mm |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |