1995 Ford Fiesta vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Ford Fiesta is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Carina (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fiesta. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 135 kg more than 1995 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Fiesta. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Fiesta | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Carina |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
