1985 Austin Maestro vs. 1981 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1985 Austin Maestro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1985 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Austin Maestro weights approximately 118 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Fiesta (129 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Austin Maestro | 1981 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Maestro | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 34 L |