1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 16 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tiburon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 905 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, 2006 Hyundai Tiburon (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tiburon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2006 Hyundai Tiburon | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Festiva | Tiburon |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2540 mm |
