1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 22 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 1235 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 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2012 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Festiva | 2012 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Festiva | Rexton |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2830 mm |