1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2003 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2003 Skoda Fabia 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 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 4 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 276 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva.
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 Skoda Fabia (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2003 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Festiva | Fabia |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2470 mm |
