2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 1978 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1978 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 1978 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | 147 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 39 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 55.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 34 L |
