1990 Eagle Talon vs. 1999 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1999 Ford Fiesta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Eagle Talon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Eagle Talon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Eagle Talon (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Ford Fiesta. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Eagle Talon weights approximately 308 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ford Fiesta (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Eagle Talon. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Eagle Talon.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Eagle Talon | 1999 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Talon | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 922 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2450 mm |