2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1956 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 178 kg more than 1956 Ford Escort.
Because 1956 Ford Escort 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 1956 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, 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, 2008 Fiat Palio (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Escort. (72 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1956 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Escort |
Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 31 L |