1988 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 19 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 326 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, 2007 Toyota Avanza (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 768 kg | 1094 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
