2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 1974 Nissan Fairlady

To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 213 kg more than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.

Because 1974 Nissan Fairlady 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 1974 Nissan Fairlady. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1974 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.

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