1992 Ford Festiva vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1992 Ford Festiva is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 360 kg more than 1992 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, 1990 Lancia Dedra (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Festiva | Dedra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |
