1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2009 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 19 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda FR-V weights approximately 672 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, 2009 Honda FR-V (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Festiva | 2009 Honda FR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Festiva | FR-V |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2690 mm |