1960 DKW Junior vs. 1978 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1978 Ford Fiesta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 DKW Junior would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Fiesta (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1960 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 15 kg more than 1960 DKW Junior. 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, both vehicles can yield 64 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 DKW Junior | 1978 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | DKW | Ford |
| Model | Junior | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 55.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 34 L |
