1991 Ford Festiva vs. 1991 Saturn Sedan
To start off, both 1991 Ford Festiva and 1991 Saturn Sedan were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Saturn Sedan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Saturn Sedan (85 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saturn Sedan should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Saturn Sedan weights approximately 277 kg more than 1991 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Saturn Sedan (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Saturn Sedan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 1991 Saturn Sedan | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Festiva | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1093 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
