2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fiesta and 2007 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 GMC Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 GMC Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GMC Sierra (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Fiesta | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
