2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 1971 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.
Because 1971 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 1971 Steyr Haflinger | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Fiesta | Haflinger |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 27 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 44 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 2840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 1510 mm |