1988 Ford Fiesta vs. 1988 Renault 25

To start off, both 1988 Ford Fiesta and 1988 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 25 weights approximately 377 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 Renault 25 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fiesta.

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