1988 Ford Festiva vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1988 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Festiva | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Festiva | Titan |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3560 mm |
