1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2005 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2005 Lancia Lybra is newer by 15 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 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Lybra (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 635 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, 2005 Lancia Lybra (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2005 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Festiva | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2600 mm |
