2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Mondeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 2008 Fiat Palio (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Mondeo. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 1996 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |