1992 Ford Festiva vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1992 Ford Festiva. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1024 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 2013 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Festiva. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Festiva | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3246 mm |
