1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1978 Holden Gemini

To start off, 1978 Holden Gemini is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Gemini (66 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Gemini weights approximately 190 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 1978 Holden Gemini 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 1978 Holden Gemini. 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, 1978 Holden Gemini (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta.

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