1984 Austin Maestro vs. 1984 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1984 Austin Maestro 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 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Maestro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Maestro (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Maestro should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Maestro weights approximately 140 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 Austin Maestro (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (83 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Maestro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Maestro | 1984 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Maestro | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1117 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2300 mm |