1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1989 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato and 1989 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (433 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 380 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (86 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
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1989 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1989 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V8 Zagato | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 433 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 534 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |