2010 Ford Fiesta vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2010 Ford Fiesta and 2010 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 58 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 2010 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |