1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1989 Ford Fiesta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,284 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fiesta (110 HP) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 582 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Land Rover Serie II (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fiesta | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Fiesta | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
