1984 Audi 200 vs. 1984 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1984 Audi 200 and 1984 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,144 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 200 (180 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 200 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi 200 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Audi 200 (253 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Audi 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 200 | 1984 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 200 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 1117 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 65 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2300 mm |
