2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Corsa weights approximately 88 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Fiesta | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |