1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1928 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 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Festiva | Defender |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2370 mm |
