2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 2,361 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 281 kg more than 2006 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, 2008 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |