1982 Fiat 127 vs. 1979 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1982 Fiat 127 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat 127 (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1979 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat 127 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 5 kg more than 1982 Fiat 127.
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, 1979 Ford Fiesta (65 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 127. (64 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 127.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 127 | 1979 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 127 | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 55.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2300 mm |
