2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Palio II (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 185 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford Corsair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford Corsair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat Palio II (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio II | Corsair |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |