1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1983 Talbot 1510
To start off, both 1983 Ford Fiesta and 1983 Talbot 1510 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,442 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Talbot 1510 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Talbot 1510 (74 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Talbot 1510 should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 360 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 Talbot 1510 (122 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1983 Talbot 1510 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ford Fiesta | 1983 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Fiesta | 1510 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 1442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 64 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |