1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1990 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1990 Ford Festiva is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1990 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Festiva weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 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 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1990 Ford Festiva (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1990 Ford Festiva | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 850 | Festiva |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2300 mm |