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. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 961 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm @ 4000 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 | 1581 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1050 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 98 L |