1989 Ford Festiva vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper is newer by 18 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mini Cooper (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mini Cooper weights approximately 339 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, 2007 Mini Cooper (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Festiva | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Ford | Mini |
| Model | Festiva | Cooper |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2470 mm |
