1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 20 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 939 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 2010 Infiniti M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Infiniti M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2010 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Festiva | M |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2910 mm |
