1989 Ford Festiva vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (168 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1364 kg more than 1989 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Ford Festiva 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Ford Toyota
Model Festiva Land Cruiser
Year Released 1989 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1324 cc 4164 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 57 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 380 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.5 mm 102 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Vehicle Weight 786 kg 2150 kg
Vehicle Length 3580 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2860 mm


 

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