1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna is newer by 19 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 659 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.
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, 1996 Mitsubishi Magna (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna 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. 1996 Mitsubishi Magna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Ford Fiesta | 1996 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Fiesta | Magna |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |