1989 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1989 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 4,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 820 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.
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, 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (86 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1989 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Fleetwood | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4467 cc | 1118 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |