2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Palio II and 2007 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 82 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, 2007 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Palio II | 2007 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio II | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
