1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1977 Mazda 616
To start off, both 1977 Ford Fiesta and 1977 Mazda 616 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mazda 616 weights approximately 184 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Fiesta | 1977 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fiesta | 616 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2480 mm |
