1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1993 Vauxhall Nova
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Nova is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Festiva 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 13 more horse power than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Festiva weights approximately 25 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Vauxhall Nova. (80 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Vauxhall Nova.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1993 Vauxhall Nova | |
| Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
| Model | Festiva | Nova |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |
