2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2008 Ford Ikon
To start off, 2008 Ford Ikon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Palio II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Palio II would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Palio II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ikon (74 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (68 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ikon should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Palio II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Palio II weights approximately 26 kg more than 2008 Ford Ikon.
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 Fiat Palio II (136 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Palio II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 2008 Ford Ikon | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio II | Ikon |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 48 L |