1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2003 Lancia Thesis is newer by 13 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 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Thesis (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 1010 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, 2003 Lancia Thesis (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Festiva | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2830 mm |
