1988 Fiat Uno vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1990 Ford Corsair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Fiat Uno. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Corsair weights approximately 440 kg more than 1988 Fiat Uno. 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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Uno. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Uno. 1990 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1988 Fiat Uno has manual transmission. 1988 Fiat Uno will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Fiat Uno | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Uno | Corsair |
Year Released | 1988 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2560 mm |