1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2001 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2001 Mazda Tribute is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Tribute (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 975 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.
Because 2001 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Festiva. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Tribute 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, 2001 Mazda Tribute (271 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2001 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Festiva | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2630 mm |
