1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1984 Isuzu Gemini

To start off, both 1984 Ford Fiesta and 1984 Isuzu Gemini were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Isuzu Gemini (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 175 kg more than 1984 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1984 Isuzu Gemini is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Isuzu Gemini. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Isuzu Gemini (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1984 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta. 1984 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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