1961 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1981 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1981 Ford Fiesta is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Berkeley Twosome (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Berkeley Twosome should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 402 kg more than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
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, 1981 Ford Fiesta (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Berkeley Twosome | 1981 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Berkeley | Ford |
| Model | Twosome | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 692 cc | 957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 34 L |
