1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1990 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1990 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Buick Roadmaster 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 1994 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1990 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2300 mm |
