1977 Audi 100 vs. 1977 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1977 Audi 100 and 1977 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1977 Audi 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Audi 100 (136 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Audi 100 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Audi 100 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1977 Audi 100 (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (94 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Audi 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Audi 100 | 1977 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 100 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2290 mm |
