1973 BMW Touring vs. 1981 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1981 Ford Fiesta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (83 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 230 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1981 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | Touring | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1608 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
