FORD against Vauxhall is a perennial fleet contest and now there’s a fresh battle with an all-new Corsa hitting the road in October to take on the Blue Oval’s Fiesta.

The Corsa is a much larger car than the one it replaces and features bold styling inside and out, while the Fiesta is starting to show its age a little, despite a mild facelift earlier this year.

We’re comparing mid-spec, lower-powered petrol models, so which car will be the safest place for a fleet to put its supermini cash over three years and 60,000 miles?

Vauxhall Corsa Price new £9,557

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£5,275/55%		£4,282
30,000		18		£4,675/49%		£4,882
40,000		24		£4,125/43%		£5,432
50,000		30		£3,650/38%		£5,907
60,000		36		£3,250/34%		£6,307
Source:		CAP Motor Research

Ford Fiesta Price new £9,452

Mileage		Age (months)		Predicted value		Money lost
20,000		12		£5,175/55%		£4,277
30,000		18		£4,525/48%		£4,927
40,000		24		£3,975/42%		£5,327
50,000		30		£3,500/37%		£5,952
60,000		36		£3,075/33%		£6,377
Source:		CAP Motor Research