2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 155 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra. 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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Fiesta | Micra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 18.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 11.9 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 | 1145 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |