2004 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Fiesta (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 117 kg more than 2004 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2004 Ford Fiesta (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |