2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2007 Ford Maverick
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 Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Maverick (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Maverick weights approximately 680 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick 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 Maverick (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio. 2007 Ford Maverick 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 Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2007 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Maverick |
| 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 | 68 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |
