2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2006 Ford Territory
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 Territory. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Territory would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2006 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Territory weights approximately 249 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Because 2006 Ford Territory 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, 2006 Ford Territory 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, 2006 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2006 Ford Territory 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. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2006 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Territory |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3982 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 244 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |
