2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Ford Freestyle
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 Freestyle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Freestyle would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Freestyle (281 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2005 Ford Freestyle | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Freestyle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 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 | 210 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 281 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 72 L |