2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
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 Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 328 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2005 Ford Ranger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Ranger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ranger (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Ranger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1323 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2990 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |