1999 Ford Fiesta vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1999 Ford Fiesta and 1999 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 429 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 Volkswagen Golf (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Fiesta. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Fiesta.
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1999 Ford Fiesta | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Golf |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 922 kg | 1351 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |