1989 Ford Festiva vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 5 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 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 660 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.
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, 1994 Lancia Kappa (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Festiva | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Festiva | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
