1999 Ford Fiesta vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1999 Ford Fiesta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 268 kg more than 1999 Ford Fiesta.

Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Ford Fiesta (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 1999 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 1999 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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