1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 14 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 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1506 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Festiva | Quest |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3160 mm |
