I’d still take a late model 1.3 multijet 4x4 from about 2017/18 when they stopped using the multijet entirely just for the diesel torque and 4x4 combo but yes the other engines are pretty under powered, even 85hp is not a lot when you consider years ago we used to have say a 1.6 mk1 Focus with maybe 100hp in a car which weighed probably about the same as a modern panda.
My current punto weight about the same if not more than my 90s Ford Mondeo, actually I think the current panda is probably about the same length as the old mk1 Punto. Certainly cars have gotten a lot bigger and heavier but the hp hasn’t kept up with the weight gain
I'd agree with that! I have what might be one of the last Panda 4x4s with the 95HP MultiJet engine registered in the UK - 'pre-registered' on 31 May 2018, and I collected it 'as new' on 4th August 2018 with just 4 miles on the dash. The perfect 4x4 green , with winter pack and a proper spare wheel too. Had to go to Sunderland (fromHertofrdshire) to collect it but was worth the trip (and we had a week in Northumberland on holiday with it in passing).