2008 Fiat Palio vs. 2004 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Fiat Palio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2004 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Palio | 2004 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Palio | Ka |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.1 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 | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |