1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1981 Ford Fiesta is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen SP weights approximately 90 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Fiesta (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fiesta | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fiesta | SP |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
