1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2013 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2013 Toyota Prius is newer by 21 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Prius (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Prius weights approximately 573 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, 2013 Toyota Prius (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Festiva | 2013 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Festiva | Prius |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4481 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1745 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2700 mm |
