1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 1986 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1986 Toyota Tercel is newer by 5 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 20 kg more than 1986 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Fiesta (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Tercel. (108 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Tercel. 1986 Toyota Tercel has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Toyota Tercel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 1986 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Tercel |
Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |