1991 Ford Festiva vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 22 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), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1991 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1387 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 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Festiva | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Festiva | Acadia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2013 |
| 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 | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3020 mm |
