2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Excursion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Excursion would be higher. At 5,948 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2509 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 657 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2005 Ford Excursion 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. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Excursion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 5948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 759 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 3504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 167 L |