1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Toyota Will is newer by 24 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Will weights approximately 740 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota Will 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, 2005 Toyota Will 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, 2005 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta. 2005 Toyota Will 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. 2005 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Will |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
