1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 21 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 4,625 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 505 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.
Because 2009 Kia Borrego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Borrego will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Festiva | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 4625 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2900 mm |
