2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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, 2007 Ford Fiesta (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | City |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
