1991 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Kia Soul
To start off, 2010 Kia Soul is newer by 19 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Soul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Soul (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Soul should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Soul weights approximately 412 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, 2010 Kia Soul (200 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Soul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 2010 Kia Soul | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Festiva | Soul |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |
