2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Fiesta would be higher. Both 2006 Ford Fiesta and 2009 Ford Fiesta are equipped with a 1,388 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 139 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Ford Fiesta (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fiesta.
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2006 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fiesta | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |