2002 Fiat Punto vs. 1991 Ford Festiva
To start off, 2002 Fiat Punto is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Festiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Festiva would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Punto weights approximately 48 kg more than 1991 Ford Festiva.
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, 1991 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Punto. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Punto | 1991 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Punto | Festiva |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2300 mm |
