1978 Ford Fiesta vs. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 435 kg more than 1978 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1985 Vauxhall Carlton. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1985 Vauxhall Carlton (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Fiesta. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Fiesta | 1985 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Fiesta | Carlton |
Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 956 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |