1999 Ford Fiesta vs. 1990 Nissan Santana
To start off, 1999 Ford Fiesta is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1990 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1990 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Santana weights approximately 148 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Ford Fiesta (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Santana.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Ford Fiesta | 1990 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Santana |
Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 922 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |