1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2011 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 21 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (380 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 1460 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 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2011 Porsche Cayenne (578 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2011 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Festiva | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 578 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1712 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2896 mm |
