1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 2001 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 20 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, both vehicles can yield 83 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Ignis weights approximately 256 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2001 Suzuki Ignis 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, 2001 Suzuki Ignis 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, 1981 Ford Fiesta (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fiesta | 2001 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Fiesta | Ignis |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 41 L |
