1958 Berkeley Foursome vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1977 Ford Fiesta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Berkeley Foursome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Berkeley Foursome would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Fiesta (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (30 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 359 kg more than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. 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, 1977 Ford Fiesta (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Berkeley Foursome. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Berkeley Foursome.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Berkeley Foursome | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Foursome | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 592 cc | 957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 30 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2300 mm |