1992 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1978 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 14 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 735 kg more than 1978 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Citroen Rally Raid | 1978 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Rally Raid | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2300 mm |
