1991 Ford Festiva vs. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 9 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 784 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, 2000 Pontiac Bonneville (379 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Festiva | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2860 mm |
