1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 2003 Toyota Will
To start off, 2003 Toyota Will is newer by 26 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Will (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Will weights approximately 700 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 2003 Toyota Will 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, 2003 Toyota Will 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, 2003 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (94 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 2003 Toyota Will 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. 2003 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Fiesta | 2003 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Will |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2810 mm |
