1999 Ford Fiesta vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, both 1999 Ford Fiesta and 1999 Honda Z were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 16 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Z 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, 1999 Honda Z 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Fiesta | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 976 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
