1990 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Hyundai i10
To start off, 2011 Hyundai i10 is newer by 21 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 48 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai i10. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Hyundai i10 weights approximately 86 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai i10. (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai i10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Fiesta | i10 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3565 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1595 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |
