2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fiesta and 2007 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 37 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Micra. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 67 kg more than 2007 Nissan Micra. 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fiesta | Micra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |
