2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fiesta and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fiesta (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 224 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fiesta | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 984 kg |
