2008 Fiat Palio vs. 1997 Ford F-250
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford F-250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford F-250 would be higher. At 7,275 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford F-250 weights approximately 1415 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 1997 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Ford F-250 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Ford F-250 (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 1997 Ford F-250 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. 1997 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 1997 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 7275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 232 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3490 mm |
