1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2007 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2007 GMC Sierra is newer by 17 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Sierra (312 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Sierra weights approximately 2010 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 2007 GMC Sierra 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, 2007 GMC Sierra 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, 2007 GMC Sierra (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2007 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Festiva | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 6340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 4010 mm |
