2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 1988 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, 2007 Ford Fiesta is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Plymouth Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Plymouth Horizon would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Plymouth Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Fiesta (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. (91 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 250 kg more than 1988 Plymouth Horizon. 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 Plymouth Horizon (165 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Plymouth Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fiesta | 1988 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Fiesta | Horizon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2213 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
