1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Ford Fiesta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 30 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fiesta | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2340 mm |
