2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 508 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, 2004 Ford Taurus (281 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Taurus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1503 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |