1991 Ford Festiva vs. 2012 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2012 Kia Picanto 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 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Picanto (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Picanto should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Picanto weights approximately 113 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, 1991 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Picanto. (97 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 2012 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Festiva | Picanto |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2380 mm |
