1998 Toyota Bandeirante vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,659 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 618 kg more than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1998 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Bandeirante | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Bandeirante | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3659 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2489 mm |
