1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1979 Toyota Century
To start off, 1979 Toyota Century is newer by 2 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Century weights approximately 1091 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 1979 Toyota Century 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 1979 Toyota Century. 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, 1979 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 1979 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Fiesta | 1979 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Century |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2870 mm |