2003 Fiat Palio vs. 2002 Ford Mondeo
To start off, 2003 Fiat Palio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mondeo (144 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Palio. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mondeo weights approximately 263 kg more than 2003 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, 2002 Ford Mondeo (176 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Palio. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Palio | 2002 Ford Mondeo | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Mondeo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1283 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2620 mm |