1988 Chevrolet Sprint vs. 1978 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Sprint is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 993 cc (3 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Sprint is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Sprint (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Sprint should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 40 kg more than 1988 Chevrolet Sprint.
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, 1988 Chevrolet Sprint (78 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Sprint will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Sprint | 1978 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Sprint | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 675 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2300 mm |
