1987 Ford Fiesta vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 567 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.
Because 1993 Nissan Laurel 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 1993 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Fiesta. 1993 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1987 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Fiesta | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Fiesta | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2730 mm |
