1988 Ford Fiesta vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 597 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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Fiesta | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Accord |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 957 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 768 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1400 mm |