1990 Ford Festiva vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 23 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1009 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 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento 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, 2013 Kia Sorento (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Festiva | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Festiva | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2700 mm |
