1986 Ford Fiesta vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1986 Ford Fiesta and 1986 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fiesta (75 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Ford Fiesta (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Fiesta | 1986 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1392 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
