1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1983 Innocenti 990
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Innocenti 990. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Innocenti 990 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 6 more horse power than 1983 Innocenti 990. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1983 Innocenti 990. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Festiva weights approximately 66 kg more than 1983 Innocenti 990. 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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Innocenti 990. (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Innocenti 990.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1983 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Festiva | 990 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2050 mm |
