2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2009 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2009 Ford Fusion is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Palio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Palio would be higher. Both 2008 Fiat Palio and 2009 Ford Fusion are equipped with a 1,242 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fusion (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Palio. (73 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Fusion weights approximately 235 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.
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, 2009 Ford Fusion (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2009 Ford Fusion | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Fusion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 15.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |