1990 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Fiesta would be higher. 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 75 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 170 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Ford | Lada |
| Model | Fiesta | Kalina |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
