1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1997 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 20 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 2,824 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 670 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 1997 Nissan Laurel 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 1997 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1997 Nissan Laurel (182 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (94 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 1997 Nissan Laurel 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. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Fiesta | 1997 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Laurel |
Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |