1989 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 918 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 2010 Ford Falcon 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 2010 Ford Falcon. 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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Festiva | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Festiva | Falcon |
Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2838 mm |