2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 1993 Toyota Aristo
To start off, 2006 Ford Fiesta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Aristo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Aristo would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Aristo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Aristo (220 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Aristo should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Aristo weights approximately 619 kg more than 2006 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Toyota Aristo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Toyota Aristo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Toyota Aristo (285 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Aristo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta. 1993 Toyota Aristo has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Toyota Aristo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Ford Fiesta | 1993 Toyota Aristo | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Fiesta | Aristo |
Year Released | 2006 | 1993 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |