2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 2 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 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 247 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ.
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 (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | iQ |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 32 L |
