1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1984 Nissan Prairie
To start off, both 1984 Ford Fiesta and 1984 Nissan Prairie 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 17 more horse power than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1984 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fiesta | 1984 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fiesta | Prairie |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
