2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
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 Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Meteor 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 Meteor (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Meteor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1985 Ford Meteor has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Meteor |
Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |