1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 36 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 1085 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 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (94 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta. 2013 Honda Crosstour 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. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2797 mm |
