2007 Fiat Palio II vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Palio II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Palio II would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Palio II (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Palio II should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 111 kg more than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
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 (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Palio II. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Palio II.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Palio II | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio II | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 15.3 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 | 996 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |