1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2001 Kia Visto
To start off, 2001 Kia Visto is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Visto (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Visto should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Visto weights approximately 24 kg more than 1988 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, 2001 Kia Visto (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Visto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2001 Kia Visto | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Festiva | Visto |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2390 mm |
