1991 Ford Festiva vs. 1999 Volvo V70
To start off, 1999 Volvo V70 is newer by 8 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volvo V70 (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo V70 weights approximately 934 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.
Because 1999 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volvo V70 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, 1999 Volvo V70 (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 1999 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | Festiva | V70 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
