1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1977 Ford Fiesta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Fiesta (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 340 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. 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 Ford Fiesta (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Fiesta | 1970 Honda N III | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | N III |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 57.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 115 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2010 mm |