1995 Acura Legend vs. 1989 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1995 Acura Legend is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP) has 125 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1989 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Acura Legend | 1989 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Acura | Ford |
Model | Legend | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 75 HP |
Torque | 285 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |