1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1975 Nissan Violet

To start off, 1977 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,428 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Violet (64 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Violet weights approximately 185 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.

Because 1975 Nissan Violet is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Nissan Violet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1975 Nissan Violet (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Violet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta.

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