1988 Ford Fiesta vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 1988 Ford Fiesta is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Triumph Renown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Triumph Renown (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Triumph Renown should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Triumph Renown weights approximately 512 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1949 Triumph Renown (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1949 Triumph Renown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fiesta | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Fiesta | Renown |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 768 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2750 mm |
