1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1987 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Fairlane (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 672 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 1976 Ford Fairlane 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 1976 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1976 Ford Fairlane (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 1987 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2300 mm |
