1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1989 Ford Fiesta and 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fiesta (108 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 97 kg more 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 (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fiesta | 1989 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Fiesta | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2390 mm |
