2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2008 Ford Ka were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Palio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Palio (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Palio weights approximately 84 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Fiat Palio (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Palio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Palio | 2008 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Ka |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
