1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1983 Plymouth Turismo
To start off, both 1983 Ford Fiesta and 1983 Plymouth Turismo were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Plymouth Turismo (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Plymouth Turismo should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Plymouth Turismo weights approximately 215 kg more than 1983 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1983 Plymouth Turismo (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Plymouth Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fiesta | 1983 Plymouth Turismo | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Fiesta | Turismo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 835 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
