2006 Fiat Albea vs. 1981 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Fiesta (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Albea weights approximately 351 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Ford Fiesta (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Albea | 1981 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Albea | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 34 L |
