1991 Ford Festiva vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 13 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 177 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1104 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Festiva | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2920 mm |
