2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Carina (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 253 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Because 1980 Toyota Carina 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 1980 Toyota Carina. 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, 2005 Ford Fiesta (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Carina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 955 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |