1991 Ford Festiva vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (156 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 889 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (275 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Festiva | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2880 mm |
