2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fiesta (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 16 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Ford Fiesta (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 994 kg | 1010 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |