1997 Fiat Duna vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1997 Fiat Duna is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Corsair weights approximately 245 kg more than 1997 Fiat Duna. 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 Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Duna. 1990 Ford Corsair has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Duna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Duna | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Duna | Corsair |
Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2560 mm |