1984 Ford Capri vs. 1987 Ford Festiva

To start off, 1987 Ford Festiva is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Festiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1987 Ford Festiva. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 180 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 1984 Ford Capri 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 1984 Ford Capri. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Capri. (98 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Festiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Ford Capri 1987 Ford Festiva
Make Ford Ford
Model Capri Festiva
Year Released 1984 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 1324 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 72 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 98 Nm 99 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 810 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 3580 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2300 mm