1987 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1084 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ford Festiva | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Festiva | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2789 mm |
