2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Ford Escort | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Escort |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 132 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.2:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |