1989 Ford Festiva vs. 1998 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1998 Toyota Supra is newer by 9 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Supra weights approximately 829 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 1998 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Festiva | 1998 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Festiva | Supra |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2560 mm |