1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1989 Ford Fiesta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fiesta (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 132 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1985 Nissan Skyline 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 1985 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1985 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta. 1985 Nissan Skyline 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. 1985 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ford Fiesta | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Skyline |
Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |