1961 Fiat 1500 vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Festiva (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1500. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Festiva should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Because 1961 Fiat 1500 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 1961 Fiat 1500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Ford Festiva (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1500. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1500 | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 1500 | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2300 mm |
