1990 Ford Festiva vs. 1999 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1999 Ford Fiesta is newer by 9 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Fiesta (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 196 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.
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, 1999 Ford Fiesta (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 1999 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Festiva | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 976 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2450 mm |
