1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, both 1990 Ford Festiva and 1990 Renault Alpine were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Alpine weights approximately 430 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Renault Alpine is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Renault Alpine. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Festiva | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |
