2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Opel Corsa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Opel Corsa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2007 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 1 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 (208 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Fiesta | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 44 L |
