1991 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 21 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 1294 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, 2012 Chrysler Town & Country (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 2012 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Ford | Chrysler |
| Model | Festiva | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3078 mm |
