1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1989 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 630 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Fiesta. (109 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1989 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5727 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2540 mm |
