1991 Ford Festiva vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 18 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 2,456 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 817 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 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Festiva | Forester |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
