1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1976 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fiesta (44 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 160 kg more than 1987 Citroen Mehari. 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, 1976 Ford Fiesta (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 1976 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Mehari | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
