1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2006 Nissan Armada

To start off, 2006 Nissan Armada 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 5,555 cc, 2006 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1727 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 2006 Nissan Armada 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, 2006 Nissan Armada 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, 2006 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Ford Festiva 2006 Nissan Armada
Make Ford Nissan
Model Festiva Armada
Year Released 1990 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1295 cc 5555 cc
Horse Power 57 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 100 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Vehicle Weight 780 kg 2507 kg
Vehicle Length 3580 mm 5260 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 2010 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 3140 mm


 

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