1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Corsair weights approximately 251 kg more than 1987 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Ford Corsair 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 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Corsair | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2300 mm |
