2002 Ford Fiesta vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2002 Ford Fiesta is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Celica weights approximately 1 kg more than 2002 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Toyota Celica 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 1976 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Fiesta | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Celica |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
