1986 Fiat Croma vs. 1986 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1986 Fiat Croma and 1986 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,583 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Croma (81 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fiesta. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Croma weights approximately 295 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Fiat Croma (127 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fiesta. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Croma | 1986 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Croma | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1583 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2300 mm |
