2002 Ford Fiesta vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 2002 Ford Fiesta is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1980 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 305 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Fiesta | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
