2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 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, 1975 Ford Escort (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Escort |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
