1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1982 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1982 Talbot Samba is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta 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 39 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 60 kg more than 1982 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Fiesta (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Samba. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fiesta | 1982 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Fiesta | Samba |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2350 mm |
