1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 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 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (180 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1006 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Festiva | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3340 mm |
