2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2005 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Fiat Palio II is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Focus would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Focus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Palio II (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Ford Focus. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Focus weights approximately 105 kg more than 2007 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, 2005 Ford Focus (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II. 2005 Ford Focus has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Palio II has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Palio II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Focus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 2005 Ford Focus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio II | Focus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |