2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 223 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 2012 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 135 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |