1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 6 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 781 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk (464 Nm) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (132 Nm). This means 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Fiesta | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Fiesta | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2600 mm |
