1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2013 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2013 Ford Fiesta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2013 Ford Fiesta. (118 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 82 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
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, 2013 Ford Fiesta (152 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2013 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Concerto | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11:01:00 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4409 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2489 mm |
