2009 Dacia Sandero vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2009 Dacia Sandero and 2009 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2009 Dacia Sandero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dacia Sandero weights approximately 141 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 (152 Nm @ 4050 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dacia Sandero. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dacia Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dacia Sandero | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Dacia | Ford |
Model | Sandero | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4050 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |