1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1992 Nissan Pintara
To start off, 1992 Nissan Pintara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan Pintara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan Pintara (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan Pintara should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan Pintara weights approximately 255 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, 1992 Nissan Pintara (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan Pintara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta. 1992 Nissan Pintara 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. 1992 Nissan Pintara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fiesta | 1992 Nissan Pintara | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Pintara |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2560 mm |