1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, both 1989 Ford Fiesta and 1989 Mazda 323 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda 323 (110 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
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 Ford Fiesta (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (126 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fiesta | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Fiesta | 323 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
