2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,559 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 435 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Today |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
