2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 3 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 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.8 seconds | 15.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
