1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1774 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fiesta | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fiesta | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2745 mm |
