1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2001 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 11 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 925 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 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2001 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Festiva | L 200 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2970 mm |
