1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Cayman (320 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 570 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 Porsche Cayman 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 Porsche Cayman. 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 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Festiva | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2416 mm |
