1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2006 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2006 Saturn Vue 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Saturn Vue (250 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Saturn Vue weights approximately 1166 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 Saturn Vue 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 Saturn Vue 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 Saturn Vue (329 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Festiva | 2006 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Festiva | Vue |
Year Released | 1990 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1946 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |