2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 941 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 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2004 Mercury Monterey 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. 2004 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Palio | Monterey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 98 L |