Ford Fiesta 3 Doors (1983 – 1986) vs Alfa Romeo Arna (1983 – 1987): specs compared
Both offer around 96 hp at most. The Ford Fiesta 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 s against 10.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.8 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 740 kg against 850 kg. At 4,001 mm, the Alfa Romeo Arna is 351 mm longer than the Ford Fiesta 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Ford
Fiesta 3 Doors
1983 – 1986
|
Alfa Romeo
Arna
1983 – 1987
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Italy |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1986 | 1983 – 1987 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 45 – 97 hp | 63 – 95 hp |
| Torque | 68 – 133 Nm | 88 – 130 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.9 – 19.8 s | 10.6 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 137 – 180 km/h | 154 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.8 – 7.4 L/100 km | 7.9 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,650 mm | 4,001 mm |
| Width | 1,549 mm | 1,651 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,367 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,291 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 740 – 846 kg | 850 – 920 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.