2004 Ford Fiesta vs. 1985 Seat Malaga
To start off, 2004 Ford Fiesta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Seat Malaga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Seat Malaga would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Seat Malaga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Seat Malaga (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Seat Malaga should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 132 kg more than 1985 Seat Malaga.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Seat Malaga (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Seat Malaga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Fiesta | 1985 Seat Malaga | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | Fiesta | Malaga |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2450 mm |
