1976 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 29 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 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1387 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.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fiesta | Defender |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 93 L |
