1989 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 is newer by 23 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai i40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai i40 (133 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai i40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i40 weights approximately 748 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, 2012 Hyundai i40 (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai i40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Festiva | 2012 Hyundai i40 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Festiva | i40 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2770 mm |
