1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2004 Smart ForFour is newer by 15 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Fiesta (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Smart ForFour. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2004 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Smart ForFour weights approximately 47 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Smart ForFour. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Smart ForFour. 2004 Smart ForFour 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. 2004 Smart ForFour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Smart ForFour | |
Make | Ford | Smart |
Model | Fiesta | ForFour |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1123 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |