2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 178 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.
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 (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |