1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1984 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 1984 Ford Fiesta and 1984 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Fiesta (96 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Micra. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 185 kg more than 1984 Nissan Micra. 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 Ford Fiesta (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Micra. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fiesta | 1984 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fiesta | Micra |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2310 mm |
