1988 Chrysler Voyager vs. 1988 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1988 Chrysler Voyager and 1988 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chrysler Voyager (96 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 652 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Chrysler Voyager (183 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chrysler Voyager | 1988 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Voyager | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2300 mm |
