1976 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 36 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 1205 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 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.
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1976 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Fiesta | Safari |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |