2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 202 kg more than 2008 Fiat Palio.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |