1981 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 30 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1988 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 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Fiesta | Defender |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |