2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Palio II and 2007 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Galaxy (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 580 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Galaxy (170 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy 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 Galaxy | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio II | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 15.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |