1989 Ford Festiva vs. 2011 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen GTI is newer by 22 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva.
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, 2011 Volkswagen GTI (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Festiva | 2011 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Festiva | GTI |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4211 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1778 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2578 mm |
