1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 19 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fiesta | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fiesta | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2990 mm |
