1989 Ford Festiva vs. 2005 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Atos is newer by 16 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 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Atos (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Atos should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Atos weights approximately 99 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, 1989 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Festiva | 2005 Hyundai Atos | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Festiva | Atos |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1085 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2390 mm |
