1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1979 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Festiva (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. (43 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 40 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volkswagen Beetle. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1979 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Festiva | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
