2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rover 75 (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 399 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Fiesta | 75 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1137 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
