2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2002 Honda Acty
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Acty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Acty would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 368 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
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, 2005 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2002 Honda Acty | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Acty |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 840 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
