2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair

To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair weights approximately 192 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Mitsubishi Debonair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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