1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Pontiac Vibe
To start off, 2010 Pontiac Vibe 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 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva.
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, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Festiva | 2010 Pontiac Vibe | |
Make | Ford | Pontiac |
Model | Festiva | Vibe |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 97.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |