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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 126 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 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 | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 73.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
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 | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 6 L/100km |