1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 26 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. 2007 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 57 kg more than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
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 (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Citi |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1423 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 49 L |