1989 Ford Festiva vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 24 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 1109 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 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Festiva | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Festiva | Highlander |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2790 mm |