1989 Fiat Uno vs. 1990 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Fiat Uno. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Fiat Uno would be higher. At 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Fiat Uno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Fiat Uno. (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1989 Fiat Uno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Fiat Uno weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva.
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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Fiat Uno. (75 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Fiat Uno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Fiat Uno | 1990 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Uno | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1300 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2300 mm |
