2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 679 kg more than 2005 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, 2003 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Palio has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Palio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Palio | 2003 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |