Fiat 127 (1977 – 1981) vs Ford Fiesta 3 Doors (1976 – 1983): specs compared
The Ford Fiesta 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 83 hp against 70 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.1 s against 14.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 170 km/h against 159 km/h.
| Specification |
Fiat
127
1977 – 1981
|
Ford
Fiesta 3 Doors
1976 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | United States |
| Documented years | 1977 – 1981 | 1976 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 70 hp | 45 – 84 hp |
| Torque | 64 – 83 Nm | 65 – 125 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.0 – 19.1 s | 10.1 – 17.6 s |
| Top speed | 135 – 159 km/h | 137 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 9.0 L/100 km | 7.5 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,645 mm | 3,650 mm |
| Width | 1,527 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,225 mm | 2,291 mm |
| Curb weight | 720 – 775 kg | 715 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.