1987 Fiat Vivace vs. 1987 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1987 Fiat Vivace and 1987 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Fiat Vivace (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Fiat Vivace weights approximately 45 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Fiat Vivace | 1987 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Vivace | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2300 mm |