2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fusion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fusion would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Ford Fusion 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, 2007 Ford Fusion 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, 2007 Ford Fusion (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2007 Ford Fusion 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. 2007 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2007 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Fusion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 221 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |