1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RunX weights approximately 300 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | RunX |
Year Released | 1981 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 129 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 185 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 | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |