1979 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1990 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. Both 1979 Chrysler Avenger and 1990 Ford Festiva are equipped with a 1,295 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Chrysler Avenger (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Chrysler Avenger should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Avenger weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Chrysler Avenger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Chrysler Avenger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Avenger | 1990 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Avenger | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2300 mm |
