1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1989 Rover 216
To start off, both 1989 Ford Fiesta and 1989 Rover 216 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 Rover 216 (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover 216 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover 216 weights approximately 175 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 Rover 216 (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Rover 216 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fiesta | 1989 Rover 216 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Fiesta | 216 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2550 mm |
