1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1981 Renault 18
To start off, both 1981 Ford Fiesta and 1981 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1981 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 18 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 Renault 18 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fiesta | 1981 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Fiesta | 18 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
