1990 Fiat Uno vs. 1990 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1990 Fiat Uno and 1990 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fiesta (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Uno. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 148 kg more than 1990 Fiat Uno. 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Uno. (89 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Uno | 1990 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Uno | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
