1989 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 18 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1089 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.
Because 2007 SsangYong Stavic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Stavic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 SsangYong Stavic (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta. 2007 SsangYong Stavic 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. 2007 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Ford Fiesta | 2007 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Fiesta | Stavic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92.4 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 2007 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |