1989 Ford Festiva vs. 2006 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Mazda 6 is newer by 17 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 2,964 cc, 2006 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda 6 (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 6 weights approximately 24 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, 2006 Mazda 6 (270 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Festiva | 2006 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Festiva | 6 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2964 cc |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |