1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 18 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 934 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, 2010 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Festiva | Highlander |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2789 mm |
