2006 Dacia Logan vs. 2006 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2006 Dacia Logan and 2006 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Dacia Logan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Fiesta (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Dacia Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2006 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 40 kg more than 2006 Dacia Logan. 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, 2006 Dacia Logan (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dacia Logan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dacia Logan | 2006 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Dacia | Ford |
| Model | Logan | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
