2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Bantam. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Bantam would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Ford Bantam 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, 2006 Ford Bantam (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2006 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Bantam |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |