1989 Ford Festiva vs. 2002 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2002 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 13 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 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (158 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 1259 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Festiva | 2002 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Festiva | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2770 mm |
