1970 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 605 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1970 Chevrolet Impala is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Chevrolet Impala. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Impala | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2490 mm |