2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Ford Freestar
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 Freestar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestar would be higher. At 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestar (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestar should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestar weights approximately 869 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, 2005 Ford Freestar (325 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2005 Ford Freestar 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 Freestar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2005 Ford Freestar | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Freestar |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1579 cc | 3802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 325 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |