1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1978 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1978 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1978 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Venture | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2300 mm |
