1976 Ford Fiesta vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corsa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,450 cc, 1979 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corsa weights approximately 100 kg more than 1976 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, 1979 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fiesta | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
