1999 Ford Fiesta vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1999 Ford Fiesta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1980 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 53 kg more than 1999 Ford Fiesta.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford Fiesta (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Fiesta | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 922 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
