2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 1988 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2006 Ford Fiesta is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 15 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto.
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 Honda Concerto (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fiesta | 1988 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Concerto |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |