1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 SsangYong Rodius
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rodius is newer by 28 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Rodius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Rodius (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (66 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rodius should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rodius weights approximately 1412 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 2005 SsangYong Rodius 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, 2005 SsangYong Rodius 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, 2005 SsangYong Rodius (342 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Rodius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 2005 SsangYong Rodius 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. 2005 SsangYong Rodius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Ford Fiesta | 2005 SsangYong Rodius | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Fiesta | Rodius |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 2217 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3010 mm |