1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1989 Ford Fiesta and 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 572 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass (230 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta. 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass 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 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ford Fiesta | 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Fiesta | Cutlass |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |