1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 21 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Fiesta (66 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 95 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1977 Ford Fiesta (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1998 Honda Today 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. 1998 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Fiesta | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Today |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |