1987 Ford Fiesta vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, both 1987 Ford Fiesta and 1987 Mitsubishi Magna were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,555 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Magna (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Magna should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Magna weights approximately 560 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Mitsubishi Magna (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Magna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Fiesta | 1987 Mitsubishi Magna | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Fiesta | Magna |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 2555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2600 mm |
