2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 277 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (204 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Toyota Highlander 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. 2008 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 73 L |
